Pest control in New Zealand

Introduction

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1080 is biodegradable, breaks down quickly in the environment and does not leave permanent residues in water, soil, plants or animals. The active component occurs naturally in many plants found in Australia, South America and Africa as a defence against browsing animals

4-6 baits are dropped in an area the size of a tennis court

10% of public conservation land will be treated with 1080 during this mast

no traces of 1080 have been found in reticulated water supplies. Since 2008 more than 530 water samples from drinking water catchments and other water bodies have been analysed. Operations pose no risk to water supplies